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State Sen. Paul Bettencourt isn’t sure 30 days will be enough time to address 18 agenda items during the special session.
The final missing Camp Mystic counselor, Katherine Ferruzzo, was found deceased after a devastating July Fourth flood in Texas.
Under Chapter 317 of the Texas Government Code, the governor — in coordination with the Legislative Budget Board — is granted authority to transfer money between state agencies during an emergency. In fact, Gov. Abbott has made use of this authority more than any other Texas governor in the 21st century.
In the room, children painted, wrote postcards and created artwork, all while supported by mental health professionals and volunteers.
The Houston-based pediatrician who said those impacted by the Texas flash floods "got what they voted for" has issued a public apology following widespread backlash.
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Greta Toranzo, 10, had been "thrilled" to return to the all-girls Camp Mystic, her parents said. She died in the July 4 Central Texas floods.
Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from work. These are some of the victims.
RickyRay Robertson is thankful to be alive and credits his faith and another, less expected, source for his survival — the Houston Astros.